GXO Logistics, Inc.
Contract Manager
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Contract Manager - The White Company
Are you an experienced logistics leader who thrives in a customer-facing environment? Do you enjoy leading large operational teams while driving service, productivity and commercial performance? Are you ready to take full ownership of a major customer contract within one of GXO’s flagship operations?
Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Contract Manager to lead our The White Company contract based at our Northampton 3 operation. This is a full-time, permanent role, working Mon-Fri, 40 hours (flexibility required), where you'll take full responsibility for operational performance, customer satisfaction, financial delivery and people leadership across a high-profile fashion and retail contract.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll be a key member of the site leadership team, responsible for developing operational excellence while maintaining strong customer relationships and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of the contract.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall operational performance of the contract, ensuring customer expectations, contractual KPIs, productivity targets and financial objectives are consistently achieved.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the primary operational contact while identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency and contract growth.
- Provide leadership to a management team of Operations Managers and Shift Managers, developing talent, driving engagement and creating a high-performance culture across the contract.
- Drive operational excellence through effective planning, resource management and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring costs, quality and productivity remain aligned with business objectives.
- Maintain full accountability for contract financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, revenue opportunities and maximising operational efficiencies.
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Requirements
- Proven senior management experience within a logistics, warehousing, fulfilment or supply chain environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, contract performance and customer relationships within a service-led operation.
- Demonstrable leadership experience managing large operational teams through periods of growth, change and continuous improvement.
- Experience delivering successful operational and change management initiatives while maintaining customer service excellence.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and drive results at all levels.
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Pay, Benefits and More
- We’re looking to offer up to £67,000 per annum, 33 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holiday plus company-sponsored pension, life assurance, access to our 24/7 online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.
- You’ll also enjoy access to our MyBenefits platform, offering high-street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes and more.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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